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MG HS Plug-in Hybrid (2020)

The complete guide to charging your MG HS Plug-in Hybrid (2020), covering electric range, how long it takes to charge, how much it costs, and much more.

Key Stats

Range (WLTP):

32 miles

Electric cost/mile:

15.38p

Rapid charge:

No

EV type:

Plug-in Hybrid

Overview

MG takes its first step into the world of PHEVs with a plug-in hybrid version of its flagship SUV and, at £30,000 for the base ‘Excite’ model, it’s a strong contender for the most affordable PHEV SUV on the market. But don’t worry - its interior retains the familiar comfort, quality, and silent running of MG’s HS series. It boasts a pure electric range of 32 miles, which can be refilled in as little as three hours on a 7kW charger, although the Chinese firm claims it can extend to 43 miles in urban conditions.

Charging Details

Charging time for a MG HS Plug-in Hybrid

The table below shows the estimated time to charge your HS Plug-in Hybrid from empty to full. For rapid charging, we show the time to charge from 20% - 80%, as charging tends to slow outside this range to protect the battery.

Charging methodTypically found atCharging time*Range/hour**
Empty to full
3-pin plugHome7 h4 m/h
3.6kWHome / Work5 h7 m/h
7kWHome / Work / Public Locations3 h12 m/h
22kWWork / Public Locations3 h12 m/h
20%-80%
50kWPublic LocationsN/AN/A
150kWPublic LocationsN/AN/A

* Based on EV Made Easy estimates, charging time can differ based on the ambient temperature, the state of the battery (e.g. empty or half full) and variation in charging rate. Max charging rate may also be limited by the vehicle.
** Range per hour is the number of miles you can expect to get from an hour of charging at the relevant rate.

Connector type and charging rates

You can charge your MG HS Plug-in Hybrid with a Type 2 connector at home, work or at a public charging point.

Slow / Fast: Type 2
Max AC 1-phase rate: 6.6kW
Max AC 3-phase rate: 6.6kW
Connector location: Right Side - Rear

Where you can charge a MG HS Plug-in Hybrid

You can charge your MG HS Plug-in Hybrid conveniently at home, plug-in when you arrive at work or top up (mostly for free!) when you're out and about at locations including supermarkets and public car parks.

 

At Home

7kw Smart Chargers from £899*

 

 

Find out more about Smart Home Charging

 

At Work

7k or 22kW Smart Charger**

 

 

Find out more about Workplace EV Charging

 

Shared parking

7kW or 22kW Smart Charger

 

 

Find out more about Residential EV Charging

 

On Public Networks

7kW or 22kw Smart Charger & Rapid Charging***

 

Charging on the EV Made Easy Network
 

* Standard pricing, excludes any grants.
** Other charging options are also available, speak to our team for more information.
*** Available for vehicles with either CCS or CHAdeMO connectors.

Cost to charge

Cost of charging a MG HS Plug-in Hybrid

The cost of charging your car will vary between home, work and public chargepoints (below are our estimates).

PlaceAvg. costCost/mile
Home (empty to full)*£4.1815.38p
Public rapid chargers (20%-80%)**N/AN/A

* Assumes tariff of 28p/kWh. The cost of home charging will vary depending on your electricity rate.
** Assumes tariff of 44p/kWh applicable to most network rapid chargers as of April 2022.

Vehicle Specs

Range
Official range (WLTP*)32 miles
EV Made Easy Confidence Range**27 miles

* For information on "WLTP" and more, please visit our Electric Vehicle Dictionary.
** EV Made Easy Confidence Range is the maximum distance we’d be confident driving on electric power between charges. Real range will depend on various factors including driving conditions, personal driving style, outside temperature, heating / air conditioning, etc.

Performance
0-62 mph7.1 seconds
Top speed118 mph
Engine power255 bhp / 190 kW
Torque370 Nm
Battery
Battery size16.6 kWh
Usable battery (EV Made Easy estimate)14.9 kWh
Official battery efficiency (WLTP)385 Wh/mile
Battery efficiency (EV Made Easy estimate)549 Wh/mile
Environmental impact
Official MPG (WLTP)156 mpg
Official CO2 emissions (WLTP)43 gCO2/km
CO2 emissions from UK grid electricity usage (EV Made Easy calculated)*64 gCO2/km

* This metric estimates the environmental impact of driving your electric vehicle based on how the electricity that powers your car is generated. We take the average carbon intensity across the UK grid measured throughout 2021 to calculate the expected grams of CO2 emitted per 1 km driven. The actual number will vary by region, when you charge (e.g. carbon intensity is usually lower overnight period) and whether your electricity comes from more renewable sources than the average.

Purchase, Tax & Grants

The MG HS Plug-in Hybrid is only eligible for the EV chargepoint grant, but you will benefit from £0 year 1 road tax.

Purchase
OTR price*£30,095
Vehicle warranty7 years / 80,000 miles
Battery warranty7 years / 80,000 miles

* On-the-road price including Plug-in Car Grant, if applicable.

Tax
Vehicle Excise Duty (VED)Amount
Year 1£0
Years 2-5£145
Benefit in Kind (BiK) tax yearBiK tax rateAnnual BiK value
For cars registered after 6 April 2020
22/2312%£3,605
23/2412%£3,605
24/2512%£3,605

* For further information including how to calculate personal BiK liabilities, please visit our Electric Car Tax guide.

Local taxesAmount
London Congestion Zone Charge*£15
Ultra Low Emission Zone Charge**£0

* A £10 annual registration fee will still apply to each vehicle.
** For further information on London's Ultra Low Emission Zones (ULEZ), please visit our ULEZ guide.

Insurance
Insurance group27
Grants*
Grant nameEligibilityAmountBenefit
OZEV EV chargepoint grant£350Can be used to reduce the cost of a home charger with installation
OZEV Plug-in Car Grant£0Used to reduce the cost of the vehicle
EST Domestic Charge Point Grant£250Can be used in Scotland in addition to the EV chargepoint grant to reduce the cost of a home charger with installation

* Prices for vehicles are typically displayed with the Plug-in Car grant discount already applied. Home charging grants are dependent on status of the grant, and subject to eligibility requirements of the applicant as well as the vehicle.